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This Report is submitted to Government of Karnataka, India

Abstract

In order to unlock the potential of agriculture in the state of Karnataka through science-led participatory research for development (PR4D), and to increase agricultural productivity and profitability for small farm holders, the Bhoochetana Mission Program (BCMP) was launched by the Government of Karnataka in 2013. During 2009-12, an ICRISAT-led consortium provided technical support to formulate, monitor and demonstrate science-led best management practices through Bhoochetana and crop yields were increased by 20 to 66 per cent by adopting holistic approaches. This was achieved through convergence of schemes, consortium of institutions, capacity building and collective action by all the stakeholders. BCMP covers dryland as well as irrigated crops grown in all 30 districts of Karnataka.
The goal of Bhoochetana is to operationalize an integrated and participatory-knowledge led integrated systems development approach. The objective is to increase agricultural productivity by 20 per cent in five years through convergence and better coordination among different agriculture, research-extension and development sectors in the state to sustainably improve the livelihoods of the farmers. Empowerment and capacity development is done with an approach that is knowledge-based, market-oriented and farmer-centric...